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2024-05-15T07:38:55.365374-07:00
Belgian Air Force Conducts Maiden Flight with F-35A
The Belgian Air Force's F-35A, designated AY-03, completed its first flight on May 14, 2024. This aircraft is the third unit of a total order of 34 F-35s.
2024-05-14T23:01:33.847306-07:00
Terran Orbital Secures Lockheed Martin Subcontract for Tranche 2 Satellites Amid Revenue Dip
Terran Orbital has won a subcontract from Lockheed Martin to produce 18 satellite buses for Tranche 2 Tracking Layer, despite reporting a 13.9% revenue decline in Q1 2024 compared to Q4 2023.
2024-05-14T22:55:07.035657-07:00
US House Blocks F-22 Retirements, Adds $271M for F-15EX
The National Defense Authorization Act aims to prevent retiring Block 20 F-22s and allocates funding to purchase 24 Boeing F-15EXs, while allowing the retirement of 56 A-10s.
The Lockheed Martin Corporation, formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta in 1995, is a leading global player in the aerospace, military support, security, and technologies industry. As of January 2022, it employs around 115,000 personnel worldwide, with about 60,000 in engineering and scientific roles, and is the largest defense contractor globally by revenue since 2014, with 78% of revenue in 2013 driven by military sales. Operating in four key segments - Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space - Lockheed Martin is notably engaged in the development of the F-35 Lightning II, serves as the lead for the USAF Space Fence, and primary contractor for the Orion command module, while also investing in sectors like healthcare systems, renewable energy, intelligent energy distribution, and compact nuclear fusion.
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2024-05-16T06:21:42.339698-07:00 •
General LaPlante Affirms Need for ICBM Leg of Nuclear Triad
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2024-05-15T23:16:32.694356-07:00 •
Aurora Named Sole Designer for Pentagon Heavy-lift Seaplane
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2024-05-15T11:17:10.185223-07:00 •
US Air Force Deploys F-22 Raptors to South Korea
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2024-05-14T14:23:53.357847-07:00 •
DoD Advances Seaplane Deployment for Coastal Operations
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2024-05-16T07:02:44.960088-07:00 •
Boeing CEO Under Fire for $32.8 Million Pay Amid Financial Woes
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2024-05-16T07:02:25.571371-07:00 •
Boeing Opens New UK Defence Facility in Bristol
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2024-05-16T03:16:02.028677-07:00 •
Concerns Mount Over Boeing's Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems
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2024-05-15T23:16:32.694356-07:00 •
Aurora Named Sole Designer for Pentagon Heavy-lift Seaplane
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2024-05-16T06:54:48.594433-07:00 •
Unseenlabs to Launch 150-Kg Satellites Starting 2026
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2024-05-16T06:52:38.386754-07:00 •
Russia's Cosmos-2553 Allegedly an Antisatellite Weapon
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2024-05-16T06:51:16.774344-07:00 •
UCF Develops Algorithms to Enhance Spacecraft Safety
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2024-05-16T06:43:34.916738-07:00 •
Victoria Invests $37M in Space Tourism Amid Debt Concerns
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2024-05-16T07:02:44.960088-07:00 •
Boeing CEO Under Fire for $32.8 Million Pay Amid Financial Woes
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2024-05-16T00:20:03.440411-07:00 •
Textron eAviation Acquires Amazilia Aerospace
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2024-05-15T21:37:49.732939-07:00 •
House Passes FAA Reauthorization Act, Awaiting Biden's Approval
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2024-05-15T18:34:36.556529-07:00 •
Senate Extends Jennifer Homendy's Term at NTSB Helm
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2024-05-15T16:21:47.467145-07:00 •
Aerojet Rocketdyne to Supply Propulsion for MDA's Next Generation Interceptor
As an L3Harris Technologies company, Aerojet Rocketdyne will provide advanced propulsion systems for the Missile Defense Agency's NGI program under Lockheed Martin's leadership.
2024-05-15T11:17:10.185223-07:00 •
US Air Force Deploys F-22 Raptors to South Korea
The U.S. Air Force has stationed F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets at Gunsan Air Base amid escalating regional tensions. The deployment was confirmed via the Pentagon's DVIDS platform.
2024-05-15T07:38:55.365374-07:00 •
Belgian Air Force Conducts Maiden Flight with F-35A
The Belgian Air Force's F-35A, designated AY-03, completed its first flight on May 14, 2024. This aircraft is the third unit of a total order of 34 F-35s.
2024-05-14T23:01:33.847306-07:00 •
Terran Orbital Secures Lockheed Martin Subcontract for Tranche 2 Satellites Amid Revenue Dip
Terran Orbital has won a subcontract from Lockheed Martin to produce 18 satellite buses for Tranche 2 Tracking Layer, despite reporting a 13.9% revenue decline in Q1 2024 compared to Q4 2023.
2024-05-14T22:55:07.035657-07:00 •
US House Blocks F-22 Retirements, Adds $271M for F-15EX
The National Defense Authorization Act aims to prevent retiring Block 20 F-22s and allocates funding to purchase 24 Boeing F-15EXs, while allowing the retirement of 56 A-10s.
2024-05-14T15:26:32.154447-07:00 •
ULA Faces USAF Penalties for Satellite Launch Delays
The United Launch Alliance, a Lockheed Martin and Boeing JV, is penalized by the US Air Force due to delays in military satellite launches this year.
2024-05-14T11:14:36.031890-07:00 •
Turkey to Deliver 20 KAAN Fighters by 2028, Claims TAI Exec
Temel Kotil, asserts the KAAN jet, a Turkish-made aircraft, will surpass the F-35 in performance, with deliveries slated for 2028.
2024-05-14T11:05:44.142789-07:00 •
Japan Expands Maintenance for U.S. F-15 and F-16 Jets
Japan's initiative to enhance domestic maintenance capabilities for U.S. F-15 and F-16 fighter jets promises significant cost and time efficiencies.
2024-05-14T10:08:49.967642-07:00 •
F-22 Raptor Rolls Unmanned on Okinawa Base
An unmanned F-22 Raptor stealth fighter inadvertently rolled away from its designated parking area on an Okinawa Air Force base, showcasing potential operational risks.
2024-05-13T19:16:35.899637-07:00 •
F-35 Program Faces $1B Reduction to Address Production Challenges
The House Armed Services Committee proposes cutting 10 F-35 aircraft from the Pentagon's request, redirecting funds to tackle ongoing Lockheed Martin production issues.
2024-05-13T14:45:01.053084-07:00 •
Terran Orbital Secures Lockheed Martin Subcontract for SDA Tranche 2
The announcement of Terran Orbital's latest contract for satellite production with Lockheed Martin impacts LLAP stock, showcasing the project's significance in the aerospace sector.
2024-05-12T13:02:22.478949-07:00 •
Budget Constraints Threaten USAF's Future Tanker Aircraft Development
The ambition to introduce a stealthy, penetration tanker by mid-2030s is jeopardized by fiscal limitations, impacting the Air Mobility Command's schedule.
2024-05-11T07:02:46.693852-07:00 •
F-35 Fleet Expansion in Indo-Pacific by 2035
The Indo-Pacific region is set to see a significant increase in F-35 aircraft from the U.S. and its allies, reaching over 300 units by 2035.
2024-05-10T12:11:31.747578-07:00 •
Italian F-35s Showcase Stealth Capabilities at Red Flag Alaska 24-1
For the first time, Italy's air force participated in Red Flag Alaska with F-35s in stealth mode, accompanied by Typhoons, a KC-767, and a G550 CAEW.
2024-05-10T11:00:28.787165-07:00 •
Israeli F-35 and F-15EX Fighter Purchase Stalled by Political Debate
Political disagreements within Israel have paused acquisition plans for Lockheed Martin's F-35As and Boeing's F-15EXs, impacting defense procurement strategies.
2024-05-10T10:32:03.206410-07:00 •
Astral Knight Sees F-35 Adornment in NATO Defense Drill
The NATO exercise, Astral Knight, commenced on May 6, featuring a prominent display of USAF prowess with over 50 aircraft, notably including the F-35 and F-16 fighters.
2024-05-09T09:32:00.760771-07:00 •
Finland's F-35 Avionics Partnership with Insta Advances Fighter Programme
A pivotal three-year agreement between Insta and the Finnish Defence Forces sets the stage for the integration of advanced avionics into Finland's F-35 fleet.
2024-05-08T18:38:34.922049-07:00 •
UAE Explores Air Force Alliance with China Amid F-35 Ambitions
In a strategic move, the United Arab Emirates is deepening its air force relations with China, potentially as a tactic to secure future F-35 purchases from the United States.
2024-05-08T08:37:27.587761-07:00 •
Lockheed Secures $765M Air6500 Project with Australian Defence Force
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a significant $765M contract for the Air6500 All Domain deal, enhancing the ADF's capability to integrate and act on information across all domains more swiftly and accurately than before.
2024-05-08T06:21:07.675595-07:00 •
Malaysia Enhances F/A-18D Hornet Fleet with Lockheed Sniper Pods
Under U.S. approval, Malaysia is set to procure ten AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods, potentially extending to KAI FA-50 aircraft, modernizing its air force capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
2024-05-08T01:51:33.895135-07:00 •
Final AV-8B Harrier Demonstration at MCAS Cherry Point Airshow
The AV-8B Harrier II will make its last airshow appearance before 2026 retirement, showcased by Cherry Point's VMA 231 squadron.
2024-05-07T23:33:43.929831-07:00 •
RSAF F-16 Crash at Tengah Air Base Leaves Pilot Injured
An RSAF F-16 jet encountered a critical issue during take-off, resulting in a crash at Tengah Air Base and the pilot ejecting to receive medical care.
2024-05-07T17:48:24.768333-07:00 •
C-130 Floatplane Development Suspended Indefinitely
Due to budget constraints and a shift in priority, the special operations MC-130 floatplane program faces an indefinite postponement.
2024-05-07T06:10:44.588924-07:00 •
Portugal Continues C-130H Upgrades Amid Transition to C-390
The first of four Lockheed C-130H Hercules aircraft upgrades has been delivered to Portugal, signaling ongoing fleet enhancements ahead of the switch to Embraer's C-390 airlifter.
2024-05-07T04:57:00.972577-07:00 •
Germany Confirms F-35 Assembly in the US
In a strategic move, Germany will have its Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fleet constructed in the US, sidelining European assembly options.
2024-05-07T04:11:35.315562-07:00 •
Poland to Receive First F-35s This Summer, Pilot Training Begins 2024
The initial delivery of Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter aircraft to Poland is scheduled for this summer, marking a significant upgrade in the nation's military aviation capabilities.
2024-05-06T13:45:19.458320-07:00 •
F-22 Raptor Mishap During Sentry Savannah Exercise
A F-22 Raptor experienced an unspecified incident at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport amid the Sentry Savannah training exercise, as confirmed by the U.S. Air Force.
2024-05-06T06:03:27.713829-07:00 •
Maxar and Lockheed Martin Secure Long-term Partnership for F-35 Simulator Advancements
Through a recently solidified partnership, Maxar Intelligence will supply both two-dimensional and three-dimensional geospatial products to Lockheed Martin, significantly enhancing the F-35 Full Mission Simulator experience.
2024-05-03T14:36:20.995135-07:00 •
Trilateral F-35 Joint Exercises Confirmed by US, Japan, and Australia
Building on a strategic defense axis, the US, Japan, and Australia will deploy Lockheed F-35 stealth combat aircraft in joint military training exercises commencing in 2025 to enhance interoperability.
2024-05-03T14:13:31.623825-07:00 •
Settlement Reached in Lockheed-Howmet F-35 Titanium Dispute
Lockheed Martin and Howmet Aerospace have resolved their legal dispute, ensuring the continued supply of titanium critical for F-35 production.
2024-05-03T09:06:16.355538-07:00 •
Air Force Secretary Experiences AI-Controlled F-16 Flight
In a groundbreaking event, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall undertook a flight in an experimental AI-powered F-16, marking a significant advance in military aviation technology.
2024-05-03T06:04:57.734093-07:00 •
Lockheed Martin's Plane Utilization Efficiency Questioned
Critical views emerge on Lockheed Martin’s potential to optimize its aircraft operations amidst industry efficiency drives.
2024-05-03T03:39:47.817879-07:00 •
LRDR Officially Integrated with US Missile Defense System
Lockheed Martin's Long Range Discrimination Radar at Clear Space Force Station has been formally accepted by the Missile Defense Agency, marking a key advancement in the US's defensive capabilities.
2024-05-02T14:10:56.283531-07:00 •
Terran Orbital Stock Drops Post Lockheed Withdrawal
The retraction of Lockheed Martin's acquisition offer led to a significant 24% fall in Terran Orbital's stock value during after-hours market activity.
2024-05-02T10:03:54.111450-07:00 •
ULA's Atlas V Assembly for Boeing Starliner Test Flight Commences
ULA gears up for a significant milestone with the assembly of the Atlas V rocket, setting the stage for Boeing's Starliner astronaut test flight.
2024-05-02T05:26:45.472393-07:00 •
Ukrainian Pilots F-16 Training Collaboration with NATO in Denmark
Denmark's airbase training program is equipping Ukrainian pilots with skills to operate F-16 jets, reflecting NATO's supportive stance towards Ukraine.
2024-05-01T13:14:09.049333-07:00 •
UAL Must Accelerate US Satellite Launches, Air Force Demands
The US Air Force has demanded that United Launch Alliance, a Lockheed Martin and Boeing venture, hastens its satellite launch operations to certify its newest rocket for sensitive missions.
2024-05-01T09:26:27.654740-07:00 •
Abu Dhabi Navigates F-35 Acquisition Amid US-China Tensions
Abu Dhabi's efforts to procure F-35 jets become a geopolitical pivot as defense officials hold talks with both Beijing and Washington.
2024-05-01T07:38:16.565674-07:00 •
Portugal Eyes F-35s to Upgrade Air Force Capabilities
With no formal procurement plan yet, Portugal's Air Force leadership emphasizes the critical role of the F-35 in enhancing national air defense capabilities.
2024-04-30T12:03:43.427163-07:00 •
SecDef Austin Defends F-35 Program Against Legislative Critique
In a pointed rebuttal, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stood firm against claims that the F-35 has been overpriced and underperforming.
2024-04-29T19:34:06.086547-07:00 •
Poland Names Its F-35 Fleet "Husarz"
Poland's choice of 'Husarz' as the official name for its F-35 jets highlights a link to its storied military heritage, following a public competition.
2024-04-29T15:03:22.280828-07:00 •
Insights from Lockheed's Victory for the US Air Force's Next-gen Combat Aircraft
The roadmap to Lockheed Martin’s success in previous fighter programs provides strategic insights for the development of the US Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) aircraft.
2024-04-29T15:03:01.994797-07:00 •
USAF Executes Agile Reaper with F-22s in Pacific Deployment
US Air Force's F-22 Raptors and other aircraft were deployed to austere locations across the Pacific, including the Northern Mariana Islands, as part of the Agile Reaper exercise.
2024-04-29T10:01:24.451870-07:00 •
F-35C Quality Concerns: Metal Shavings and Forgotten Tool Found
A Marine Corps squadron reported finding metal shavings in the F-35 fuel system and a plastic tool left in a wing, highlighting critical quality concerns.
2024-04-29T09:00:31.801235-07:00 •
UK MoD to Expand F-35 Fleet with Additional Acquisition Phases
The UK's Ministry of Defence is set to initiate further phases of acquisition for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning, enhancing its air combat capabilities.
2024-04-29T06:02:57.076311-07:00 •
F-35A Pilots at Nellis AFB Train for Maintenance and Refueling Operations
In a move to enhance operational self-sufficiency on extended missions, USAF F-35A pilots at Nellis Air Force Base now complete specialized training in maintenance and refueling.
2024-04-29T02:47:42.980796-07:00 •
Polish Air Force Adopts Low Visibility Checkerboard for F-35 Fleet
Poland has updated the traditional insignia on its F-35 jets, opting for a low-visibility checkerboard to enhance stealth capabilities.
2024-04-27T19:42:07.645166-07:00 •
RAF F-35 Narrowly Misses Drone in Restricted Airspace
A close encounter between an RAF F-35 Lightning and an illegally operating drone over Norfolk highlights ongoing airspace security concerns.
2024-04-26T05:34:42.614206-07:00 •
ispace Secures $45M Financing for Lunar Lander Missions Amid Expanding Satellite Networks
ispace joins forces with industry giants like Lockheed Martin's Crescent and Intuitive Machines to develop satellite networks, aiming to revolutionize lunar data services.
2024-04-25T13:25:13.139185-07:00 •
Lockheed Martin Faces Lawsuit for Chemical Exposure Linked to Worker Death
A lawsuit claims Lockheed Martin's Florida operations exposed employees to hazardous chemicals, resulting in a worker's death, highlighting concerns over workplace safety standards.
